"Coastal New England Braces for Hurricane Lee's Impact"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
As Hurricane Lee approached coastal New England, residents in Maine and Massachusetts prepared for the storm, but appeared largely unfazed. Cruise ships sought refuge in Portland, Maine, and homeowners in Provincetown, Massachusetts, piled sandbags. The storm was expected to make landfall in New Brunswick, Canada, but its large size meant that severe effects would be felt in New England as well. Governor Janet Mills of Maine declared a state of emergency, and President Biden authorized a federal emergency declaration. Preparations included hauling boats out of the water and distributing sandbags. The region, already hit by extreme weather this summer, faces the risk of power outages and falling trees due to recent heavy rainfall.